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In forceEffect of this part on prosecution
16 Effect of this part on prosecution
(1)
The fact that an infringement notice has been, or could be, served on a person for an offence, does not affect the starting or continuation of a proceeding against the person or anyone else in a court for the offence.
(2)
This part does not—
(a)
require the serving of an infringement notice on a person for an offence, as opposed to proceeding against the person in another way; or
(b)
limit or otherwise affect the penalty that may be imposed by a court for an offence.
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